Apeejay School Noida recently organised Runathon 2023, on November 19, 2023 (Sunday), to commemorate the 104th Birth Anniversary of Dr Stya Paul – inspiration behind all Apeejay Education institutions, whose legacy is being carried forward by his daughter, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson, Apeejay Education.
Around 1,000 enthusiastic participants, both males and females, across various categories based on distance and age, made it a vibrant event. To pep up the runners in the cold and windy Sunday morning, a Zumba session with the participants was presented, which not only charged up the atmosphere but also set the tone for an action packed day ahead.
Mr Manish Kumar Verma (IAS), District Magistrate, Gautam Buddha Nagar was the Chief Guest. While giving away the medals & awards to the winners, he not only congratulated them but also appreciated all the participants and said that he was energised by the enthusiasm level of the participants. He appreciated the way in which the school authorities meticulously conducted the whole event placing it at par with a professional sporting event. Major General Vikram Dogra, popularly known as ‘Iron-Man, flagged-off the event.
Dr Neha Berlia, Co-Promoter, Apeejay Stya and Svran Group & Joint Secretary, Apeejay Education said, “At its core, Apeejay Education is a social commitment which is reflected in all its Schools and Institutes of Higher learning. Apeejay School Noida is one our Flagship School which through Runathon 2023 is promoting physical fitness and the ‘can-do spirit’ of the run, reflecting endurance and resilience. She added, “The overwhelming enthusiasm & response of participants reflected the success of the event in achieving its goal.”
Apeejay School Noida, established more than four decades ago is a leading school in the region, situated in a sprawling 15-acre campus, set in a lush green environment.
Apeejay Education has built a rich heritage of over five decades in the field of quality education through a family of 26 institutions – comprising Schools and Higher Education Institutions as also the Apeejay Stya University. Apeejay Education mentions that its vision is to provide quality education of global dimensions leading to man-making and nation-building.